Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector Member of Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Group

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1 Enhancing The Competitiveness of SMEs in OIC Member States Ankara June Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector Member of Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Group Development Innovation Solidarity Talal Althefery

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. IDB GROUP 2. CURRENT STATE OF SME SECTOR 3. OBJECTIVES AND CONTENT OF SME PROGRAM 4. CASE STUDY KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA 5. CASE STUDY WEST AFRICA 6. CASE STUDY TUNISIA 7. SUMMARY 1

3 1. IDB GROUP

4 ISLAMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK GROUP Islamic Corporation for Insurance of Investments and Export Credits (ICIEC) Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI) 3

5 ISLAMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK IDB, headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is a USD 50bn+ bank with 56 member countries mainly located in Asia, Middle East and Africa IDB Group Strategic Objectives: Promotion of Islamic financial industry and institutions Poverty alleviation Promotion of cooperation among member countries IDB Group Vision: To be the leader in fostering socioeconomic development in member countries and Muslim communities in non member countries in conformity with Shari ah Law IDB Group Priorities: Human Development Agriculture Development and Food Security Infrastructure Development Intra-trade Between Member Countries Private Sector Development Research and Development in Islamic Economics, Banking and Finance 4

6 ISLAMIC DEVELOPMENT BANK GROUP The main purpose of IDBG is to foster the economic development & social progress of member countries as well as the development of Muslim communities in non member countries. In doing so, the IDBG has established the following complementary specialized arms to better achieve this purpose & they include: Islamic Research & Training Institute (IRTI) Established in 1981 to undertake applied & basic research in Islamic economics & finance activities which include: Research seminars Conferences Training courses Publications IRTI prize in Islamic economics, banking & finance IRTI scholarship for PhD in Islamic banking. Islamic Corporation for Insurance of Investments & Export Credits (ICIEC) Established in 1994 with a capital of USD $225 mn, the ICIEC provides Shari'ah compatible export credit insurance, political risk insurance & technical assistance. Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) With USD $2 bn, ICD was established in 1999 to promote private sector development. International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) With a capital of USD $3 bn, the ITFC has commenced its operations in January Its mission is to promote & enhance intra-trade cooperation among OIC member countries through trade financing & promotion programs. 5

7 ICD MISSION & VISION ICD is the private sector arm of IDB, a multilateral development finance institution ICD was established in 1999 with an authorized capital of USD 2bn. The Vision of ICD is to be a major player in the development & promotion of the private sector as a vehicle for economic & social growth & prosperity in Islamic countries The Mission of ICD is to complement the role played by IDB through Providing Islamic financial services & products Promoting competition & entrepreneurship in member countries Advising governments & businesses Encouraging cross border investments ICD is 50% owned by IDB, 20% by public financial institutions & 30% by member countries 6

8 ICD MEMBER COUNTRIES ARAB COUNTRIES 19 AFRICAN COUNTRIES 16 ASIAN COUNTRIES 13 EUROPIAN COUNTRIES 2 SOUTH AMERICA 1 ALGERIA BAHRAIN DJIBOUTI EGYPT IRAQ JORDAN KUWAIT LEBANON LIBYA MAURITANIA MOROCCO PALESTINE QATAR SAUDI ARABIA SUDAN SYRIA TUNISIA U.A.E YEMEN BENIN BURKINA FASO CAMEROON CHAD GABON GAMBIA GUINEA IVORY COAST MALI MOZAMBIQUE NIGER NIGERIA SENEGAL SIERRA LEONE TOGO UGANDA AZERBAIJAN BANGLADESH BRUNEI IRAN INDONESIA MALAYSIA MALDIVES PAKISTAN TURKMENISTAN TAJIKISTAN KAZAKHSTAN KYRGYZSTAN UZBEKISTAN ALBANIA TURKEY 51 Member Countries SURINAME 7

9 OVERVIEW: ICD Goals & Strategic Objectives ICD strategic objective is to promote private sector by: helping create jobs; providing Islamic financing capabilities in all member countries; and providing access to financing Vision 1 million jobs created 1 million low income families with access to finance 50 Islamic finance channels created / developed Enabling environment in 10 member countries 70% of resources from the market ICD Goals 1 2 channels (financial institution investments) per country by ,000 enterprises per channels (SME through to corporations in key sector) 1 direct investment per country by 1440(in sectors outside financial services) 8

10 WHY ICD? Senior Advisory Team Using Best in Class Methodology Islamic Finance Expertise as a Multilateral Institution Competency Niche Leverage Experience to Tailor Specific Solutions for Client Bespoke Approach Network Compelling Network Presence in MC s 9

11 2. CURRENT STATE OF SME SECTOR

12 TREND ACROSS MEMBER COUNTRIES Recent unrest in key member countries is led by a young & growing population (the youth bulge ) that is reacting to economic deprivation 60% percent within member countries are under 30 years Youth bulge is forming with large segment between 15 & 29, with a median age of 24 Source: Population Action International 11

13 YOUTH BULGE Unemployment is rampant amongst the youth. As an example, in Middle East and North Africa region, million new jobs must be generated by 2020 to keep employment at current levels 100% 90% % 70% 60% 50% 40% 45% 39% 43% 30% 20% 27% 32% 31% 21% 27% 30% 29% 10% 0% Algeria Egypt Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Morocco KSA Sudan Syria Tunisia UK USA Sum of Population < 30 Sum of Population > 30 Sum of full time employment (15-29) 12

14 SME SECTOR - OPPORTUNITIES SMEs are recognized as a key source of growth, dynamism, innovation and flexibility. Hence they are what some economists call the Backbone of an economy. Breed innovation Facilitate social mobility Generate new jobs Diversify the economy Sustainable Development of Social & Economic Capital Sustainable Promote international Development of trade Social & Economic Capital Form a competitive marketplace 13

15 CHALLENGES TO THE SME SECTOR While SMEs are the most viable contributor to development, significant obstacles exist for the SME sector within member countries Policy Access to Markets Underdeveloped domestic markets (lack of domestic demand), and insufficient access to international markets Education & Training Shortage of professional skills and entrepreneurial approach. High ratio of government employment has limited private sector skills Lack of policies for SME formation and growth (e.g., long registration & licensing times) Common Challenges in SME Sector Development Support Services Basic services (e.g., licensing, lease premises) can take months to secure, burdening newly-formed enterprises Social Entrepreneurship is not a prestigious track amongst the educated Comfortable government jobs, when available, are preferred over the hustle of entrepreneurship Capital Limited availability of equity (e.g. seed capital & growth capital) Limited bank financing & onerous requirements (e.g., personal guarantees) 14

16 SME SECTOR NEEDS Governments need to remove hurdles to SME development, while promoting policies and development programs to build sustainable competencies Providing Assistance Establishing programs for financing, training and education Promoting & advising on public policy to encourage SME growth Removing Impediments Removing obstacles to SME establishment & growth bureaucracy & red tape Challenging cultural & social stereotypes to entrepreneurship 15

17 SWOT ANALYSIS Young population Rich natural resources Political will to improve business environment Dynamic Islamic banking industry Rising intra-oic trade volume Existence of best-practice sharing platforms and mechanisms Low carbon dioxide emissions Increasing FDI s OIC Region SMEs Focus Strength Weakness Opportunities SME Threats Existence of bureaucratic barriers Absence of entrepreneurial culture Low access to finance Weak corporate governance Limited R&D expenditures High unemployment level Limited access to information Slow progress towards economic cooperation High economic dependance on natural resources 16

18 POLICY APPROACHES FOR DIFFERENT OIC ECONOMIES Highly Populated Economies Medium Income Economies Natural Resource Rich Economies Least Developed Economies Focus on labor-intensive industries Need for comprehensive policy intervention Focus on innovation and partnership Need for improving/diversifying SMEs access to finance Focus on sectoral diversification Need for encouraging local entrepreneurship Focus on economic diversification Need for capacity building intervention 17

19 3. ICD SME PROGRAM

20 Objectives ICD SMES DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES The principle objective of the ICD SME Program is to enhance access to finance for fastgrowing SMEs that contribute to job generation, economic development & stability Foster enterprise development & broad-based economic recovery A favorable policy & regulatory environment Access to new technologies & know-how education & training programs Building entrepreneurial skills & extending networks with support institutions Strong, sustainable institutions providing financial assistance with improved market access Upgrade & improve the competitiveness of value chains in which SME s participate 19

21 SME PROGRAM FRAMEWORK SME PROGRAM COMPONENTS FUND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY SERVICES Fund Structuring Policy Advisory Fund Placement SME Banking Fund Investment Capacity Building 20

22 COMPONENT I: FUND MANAGEMENT To deliver on defined objectives in a meaningful manner, specialist fund management expertise is required. ICD provides this expertise for all financial assistance programs, whether debt finance or equity finance Establishing Specific Deal Teams in Target Countries Cross-border Networking under SME Fund Programs Best Practice Migration across Program Countries 21

23 COMPONENT II: ADVISORY SERVICES ICD practitioners provide advisory on a broad set of solutions ranging from working with governments to establish flagship SME Authorities guiding government activities to providing direct technical assistance services to financial institutions and SMEs Policy Advisory Focus Governments Regulators Service Providers SME Banking Focus Financial Institutions Capacity Building Focus Universities SME Umbrella Institutions 22

24 PROMOTING SME DEVELOPMENT VIA LINE OF FINANCE INVESTORS ICD s disburses line of financing against guarantees from the financial institutions Financial institutions disburse medium term financing to SMEs for expansion, working capital, etc. SMEs pays their medium term financing and the financial institutions will repay ICD for the line of financing Other investors may participate in the line of financing by appointing ICD as the Investment Agent. 3 2 SME Clients SME Clients SME Clients As a result of this ICD helped to: Expand SME lending in the CIS and South East Asia regions Provide financing to 54 SMEs in five member countries (Azerbaijan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Mauritania) and over 5,000 motorcycles were financed by PT Mandala Multifinance for the use of small family businesses in Indonesia 23

25 4. Case Study KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

26 KSA BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT Long-term drive by government to encourage a greater role for the private sector by government Need to provide employment for the country s young unemployed The fiscal boost by recently announced state spending initiatives are forecasted to lift real GDP growth Efforts to address this the government will extend financing guarantees to banks offering loans to SMEs to promote entrepreneurship Nominal GDP (USD billion) Real GDP Growth and Inflation (%) GDP Growth Inflation SME Contribution to GDP (%) SME Contribution to Total Employment (%) (Source: ICD, EIU, CGI) 25

27 SME SECTOR IN KSA SME Findings in ICD s KSA SME Survey 2011: 600,000 SMEs (< 250 employees) 97% of total number of enterprises 71% of non-oil employment 25% of total employment SME Definition according to ICD: A formal enterprise with assets < SAR 50 million OR annual turnover between SAR 2.5 million & SAR 100 million employing between 10 & 250 personnel, with no more than 25 percent voting shares owned by a larger entity. 70% do not have formal banking relationships 60% believe banks are inflexible & conservative 70% access informal sources of finance (self, family & friends) 26

28 SMES ACCESS TO FINANCE: EXISTING GAP Lending growth will remain slow in 2012, with the bulk of lending going to larger companies creating a finance need for SMEs in KSA SAR Microfinance SME Large Corporates 0-200, ,000-4MM 4MM - 30 MM 30MM + Bab Rizq Jameel SAR 10, ,000 Debt Centennial Fund SAR 50, ,000 Guarantee Equity Saudi Saving & Credit Bank SAR 50,000-4 MM Kafala Program SAR 70,000-2 MM ABAN SAR 375, MM Malaz SAR 375, MM Large finance gap for SMEs described as the missing middle Commerical Banks (Senior Debt) IPO, Capital Markets 27

29 KSA SME PROGRAM OPPORTUNITY FOR DEVELOPMENT SME Fund aims to enhance access to finance for fast-growing SMEs that contribute to economic development and job growth by investing in value-adding sectors through Hybrid Finance SME Life Stage Early Stage SMEs 2-3 Years Growth Stage SMEs 3 5 Years Target Sectors Media & Design, ICT, Import Substitution & General Manufacturing, Foods, Agribusiness, Aquaculture, Tourism, Transport & Logistics, Healthcare & Medical Sciences, Education, Franchising Operations Construction-Related, Import Substitution & General Manufacturing, Franchising Operations, Foods, Agribusiness, Aquaculture, Tourism, Transport & Logistics, ICT, Healthcare & Medical Sciences, Education, Financial & Business services Valuation Finance mechanism minimizes its importance Entrepreneur Concerns They do not relinquish equity or control Hybrid (Mixed) Finance Exit Mechanism Business Cash Flow & Management Buyback Expansion to Mature Stage 5 Years + Industrial Manufacturing, Precision Engineering, Electronics, Automation, Chemicals, Advanced Materials, Alternative & Renewable Energy, Services to Hydrocarbon industry, Healthcare, Education, Environmental & Waste management, Water Technologies and Services, Construction-Related Skills Gap SMEs need skilled professionals & consultants on their side Funding Gap SME finance needs not being met 28

30 KSA SME FUND STRUCTURE Legal Structure Fund Type & Target Size Fund Term Investment Horizon & Strategy Exit Strategy of Investment Target Investors Contractual Fund regulated under Capital Market Authority Shari'ah compliant Closed-ended, SAR 1 billion Initial term of 8 years, subject to 2 consecutive extensions of one year each. Expected investment horizon per investee will be 5-6 years, with the option to make 2 extensions of 1 year each ( ) SMEs with growth potential and solid financial history Business Cash Flow, and Internal Management Buy-back Saudi Public Institutions, Banks and Multi-lateral Development Entities Investment Size Sector Exposure Modes of Finance Investment per account will range between SAR 1 million to 20 million, with an average expected ticket-size of SAR 11 million Maximum 30% exposure per sector The Fund s investments will be structured mainly by way of Musharakah Mutanaqisah (Diminishing Musharakah), as well as other Shari'ah compliant structures such as Ijarah and Murabaha 29

31 5. Case Study WEST AFRICA

32 WEST AFRICA BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT Population of West Africa now exceeds 265M and is projected to grow by an additional 40M Consumer Price Inflation Ease of Doing Business SME s provide over 70% of employment for lower income families in much of Sub-Saharan Africa They typically represent 90% or more of all companies and onethird of GDP Roughly 30% of West African GDP is linked to agriculture, which is twice the level of the rest of Sub-Saharan Africa Sub Saharan Africa (SSA 22) Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Comoros, Côte D'Ivoire, Djibouti, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea Bissau,Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan, Togo & Uganda Y AVG SSA-22 IDB 5.7 Real GDP Growth SSA-22 IDB SME Contribution to GDP (%) (2010) 50.0% 30.0% 32.0% 28.0% Nigeria Ghana Mali Burkina Faso 36.0% Senegal (Source: ICD, IDB, World Bank, IFC) 31

33 ISSUES FACING SME SECTOR IN WEST AFRICA Despite their vital role in W. African economies & society, SMEs face multiple internal challenges Staff skills Management Skills Organization Market Knowledge Access to Finance Technology Lack of well trained staff locally, given that many emigrate, particularly in rural areas Firms often emerge from the informal sector & management staff lack formal skills or even education. There is often a reluctance to pay & retain skilled managers even where resources allow Companies are typically family based businesses and the owner is dominant Problems are often linked to in-fighting over succession & HR processes are rarely in place West African markets typically very opaque & firms suffer from lack of market data thus finding it difficult to expand. There is little evident propensity to work with other local firms to address this This is a major constraint for over 50% of mid-sized companies & 60% of small companies. Banks are reluctant to lend given poor documentation, perceived risks & the operational intensity of monitoring smaller firms Africa lags most of the world in terms of technology innovation. There is very limited use of IT given a lack of skills & of infrastructure. 32

34 WEST AFRICA BACKGROUND IDBG has historically struggled to identify bankable, high-quality projects & sponsors in Sub-Saharan Africa. To address this issue, a technical assistance (TA) fund was setup into which it would contribute USD 1.5MM annually for three consecutive years (cumulatively USD 4.5 million), with one-third contributed by ICD & the remainder from the IDB Definition: The provision of technical expertise, means &/or know-how to assist in the preparation or implementation of a small to mid-sized firms, or to help develop the capacity of institutions. 33

35 MAIN OBJECTIVES OF WEST AFRICA SME PROGRAM To support SME private companies in Sub-Saharan Africa to grow & become stronger by helping them prepare sound & bankable feasibility studies, conduct internal capacity & governance gap analysis & provide recommendation to close the gap. This will be achieved as follows: Preparation or updating of pre-feasibility/feasibility studies Help in capacity building & development of private sector in Sub-Saharan Countries Visible & sustainable developmental impact (~2000 jobs, over $40M in new sales) Improved financial returns for projects financed by IDB Group of ~$20M over 5 years Improved access to Islamic finance, complementary to Group channel activities Vehicle to attract partners & donors & work with FIs on improving bankability Enhanced institutionalized knowledge of TA, which can be applied in other regions 34

36 CHARACTERISTICS OF PROGRAM Types of Technical Assistance Project-related TA: This covers preparation of feasibility study & also provides them with integrated business consulting services Corporate Related Technical Assistance Advisory: It involves recommending a strategy & ways to improve internal Corporate Governance, operations &, provide support in implementing recommendations made in feasibility studies Beneficiaries: All SME s private sector in Sub-Saharan countries may benefit from Technical Assistance Fund. However, priority will be given to the companies with high growth potential & its business contributes to the national development plans taking into consideration the Shari ah compliance issues 35

37 6. Case Study TUNISIA

38 TUNISIA With strong economic reforms, well structured investment environment, young educated population, a strategic location & a new transparent government with pressure to deliver, Tunisia proves to be an attractive place to invest Tunisia s new future:- fertile ground for the SME sector to help contribute to lower the high unemployment rates of the youth and create cohesion between all levels and regions of society. Strong competiveness indicators:- namely good governance, transparency in public institutions, and political feasibility of reforms Access for Islamic Finance:- Tunisia is increasingly becoming a destination for Islamic Finance tools with a strong local demand for such products. Well positioned economy with proximity to major markets:- proximity to major markets such as the EU and other MENA Source : EIU, AfDB 37

39 Tunisia: Economic Performance Economic Overview Nominal GDP & Inflation 1 Economic growth is fell to -1.8% in 2011, slightly lower than government projections. Real GDP growth is forecast to average 3.7% a year in , and to accelerate to an average of 4.3% a year in Government expenditure is expected to rise substantially as the interim government implements measures to boost economic growth Current account is expected to move into surplus from 2013 Fiscal policy remains expansionary in the medium term in order to support development expenditure in the interior regions Inflation is forecast to average 4% in as the slowdown in domestic demand should offset, to a large extent, the rise in global commodity prices 4.9% 4.4% 3.4% 3.5% 3.7% 3.8% Nominal GDP ( USD bn) Inflation (%) GDP Sectoral Breakdown (%) Real GDP Growth & Interest Rates 1 Fiscal Balance 1 Current Account Balance 1 FOREX Reserve % 3.1% 4.4% 4.0% 4.2% 5.2% 4.3% 3.4% 2.8% Real GDP Growth (%) Avg. Lending Rates (%) -1.8% -2.6% -0.7% -2.7% -4.3% Fiscal Balance ( % of GDP) -9.2% ,234-1,711-2,104-4,059 Current Account ( USD mn) 11,061 7,854 8,853 9,462 7, Forex Reserves ( USD mn) Source : (1) EIU 38

40 Tunisia: Key Statistics Overview Demographics 1 Exports 2 Economic recovery has been mixed as an increase in agricultural output and strong exports have been offset by a loss in tourism revenue and damage caused by the increase in strikes and sit-ins In the short term, political uncertainty has a negative impact on economic output, tourism revenue and inward remittances Tunisia s medium- and long-term prospects are very promising, both with regard to the political process and the economy The government will also focus on job creation Population (mn) Growth Rate (%) 1.2 Urbanization (%) 67 USD mn (2011) WB Doing Business 2012 Rankings (46 out of 183 economies) 4 Source of Financing 3 Imports 2 Starting Business Construction Registering Property Getting Credit Protecting Investors Paying Taxes International Trade Enforcing Contracts Closing a Business % 74.0% 72.0% 70.0% 68.0% 66.0% Domestic Credit (% of GDP) International Credit (% of GDP) Source : (1) Population Census Bureau; (2) WTO Trade Stats; (3) IMF ; (4) WB USD 23.4 mn (2011) 39

41 Tunisia: Economic Indicators Indicator GDP $ Billion $46.3 Billion GDP growth rate 3.4% -1.8% Population (m) GDP per capita (PPP) $8,665 $8,728 Unemployment Rate 13.0% 16.0% Inflation Rate 4.4% 3.7% Account Balance % of GDP -4.3% -12.9% Public Debt % of GDP 48% 51.8% External Debt $21.47 Billion $25.27 Billion Imports $21.01 Billion $23.4 Billion Exports $16.43 Billion $17.86 Billion Tunisian Dinar (TND) per US dollar

42 TUNISIA : SME SECTOR KEY INDICATORS Long-term focus by government to develop SME sector dating to early 1990 s SME Contribution to GDP (%) Contribution of SME to GDP by Industry (%) % 51 45% 16% 1 st MENA-12 country to introduce SME dedicated bank (BFPME) 2005 Efforts to address youth unemployment prompted DFI s and government to extend financing guarantees to banks offering loans to SMEs GDP Employment SME Contribution to GDP & Employment (%) Country Comparison % 16% Services Non-Manufacturing Industries Agriculture & Fisheries Manufacturing Industries Others (%) Bank Loans to SMEs (Source: ICD, EIU, IFC) 41

43 RATIONALE OF THE FUND: DYNAMIC SMES WITH DIFFICULT ACCESS TO FINANCING A high concentration of SMEs with few financing options, poor corporate governance and tremendous potential to contribute to the Tunisian economy presents a clear opportunity for an SME fund Tunisia Key Stats An estimated 60% of the population is under 30 Youth unemployment (ages 20-24) represents 2/3 of total unemployed Over 41% of those ages expressed desire to leave Tunisia Over 412,000 jobs needed just to reduce youth unemployment rates to about 13% High SME concentration, with strong potential to help reduce unemployment SMEs make up > 97% of businesses, contribute to 68% of employment & account for 45% of GDP Shortage of financing, with significant scope Loans to SMEs account for only 15% of the total loan portfolio of Tunisian banks When granted, loans to SMEs are done on unfavorable terms: short maturity, high interest rate Poor Corporate Governance and procedures Most of SMEs are Family owned business or Ventures with poor financial control and procedure No independent governing bodies representing Management on the one hand and shareholders on the other Source : OECD AfDB Clear Opportunity for the 50 Million TND SME fund 42

44 FUND INVESTMENT STRATEGY Geographic Reach Balanced investment throughout Tunisia Local Fund manager employing local professionals Type of Transaction Equity investments of TND million Significant minority stakes with strong protection (drag along, pre-emptive rights) Investment Strategy Sectors Sectors driven by growth in consumer demand with: Significant local/regional markets Export potential driven by local competitive advantages Investee Profile Early Stage Growth Capital provide financial resources for expansion Buy & Build expand local players geographically to regional leaders 43

45 PROPOSED SME FUND TERMS Fund Sponsors Fund Structure Fund Size First closing Purpose Investment Period/Horizon Life of the Fund Target IRR 15% ICD, CDC FCPR- Contractual Fund registered in Tunisia, regulated under CMF rules 50 Million TND 20 million TND shared between ICD and CDC Musharakah & Musharakah Mutanaqisah investments in SMEs in Tunisia in target sectors. The fund will primarily invest in minority stakes months 5 years 8 years from the initial closing date, subject to 2 one-year extension with the prior consent of the Trustee Committee - Upon Final closing ICD contribution shall be no more than 30% of total commitment - TND 15m 44

46 DEVELOPMENT OUTCOME This Fund will have a positive impact on the Development of Tunisia by investing in roughly 28 companies thereby generating roughly 1000 jobs Development Job Creation Value Creation in under-developed areas Boost entrepreneurship spirit Improve the corporate profile How The investment strategy targets growth transaction with equity financing geared towards expansion investments resulting in job creation The investment strategy targets transaction across the entire country The fund may invest on a case by case in greenfield project and ventures The ICD through the FM will enhance the processes of the investees and corporate governance 45

47 7. SUMMARY

48 SUMMARY Increasingly apparent to governments that the role of SMEs is essential to the development and growth of any economy World is ever more globalized through the liberalization of national markets, growth of MNCs, increasing FDI activity, and strategic alliances, the SMEs sector has found itself competing beyond its borders to encompass the world market MC governments must implement significant structural reforms. These reforms should include liberalization of trade, a complete overhaul of the tax system, restructuring and improving financial sector regulation, and privatization of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) 47

49 MOVING FORWARD Islamic Banks in OIC can better facilitate debt side financing for SME funds Islamic Banks can act as custodians of such funds OIC governments need to enhance private equity and regulatory laws to encompass a friendlier environment for DFI s such as the IDBG to structure funds At the while OIC governments need to reform Islamic Finance laws to generate greater and diversified access to finance products to meet needs of SME sector. 48

50 CONTACT P.O. BOX JEDDAH KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA Development Innovation Solidarity Disclaimer 2012 ICD., a Multilateral Islamic Organization, based in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, member of Islamic Development Bank Group. All rights reserved. The IDBG names & logos are registered trademarks. The information provided herein is confidential & for the sole use of intended recipient with discretion. Any other use, disclosures or reproduction of any information contained herein is strictly prohibited. This package & any additional information provided must be returned to ICD upon the request of ICD.